Hi there. I'm so glad you stopped by!
It's been pretty busy around here, but I squeezed in a few minutes
here and there to do some lessons from Heather Telford's Floral Faves Class.
Sometimes I struggle with no-line watercoloring.
I do fine with inking the stamp and drawing the ink into the design.
But for some reason, stamping and using regular watercolor brushes
usually ended up in a mess!
After watching Heather, I decided to attempt this technique again and
I'm quite happy with the results.
I first stamped this NBUS poinsettia with Antique Linen Distress ink.
I smooshed some Crackling Campfire and Rustic Wilderness ink on my palette
and painted away.
It was a little too orangey looking to me and the green was a bit dark
so I smooshed some Barn Door and Peeled Paint ink and added a bit of that.
I meant to use my watercolor pencils in the nooks and crannies but
I got too excited and said done.
I still may add some.
But then again....maybe not!
Here's a close up so you can see the shine from the embossed sentiment
and center.
By the way, this is a mini slimline card (6 1/4 x 3 1/4)
Challenges:
NBUS - Never Before Used Schtuff
Merry Little Christmas - Anything Goes
Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.
Enjoy!
Card Recipe
Stamps: Festive Poinsettia (Alt.)
Ink: Antique Linen, Crackling Campfire, Rustic, Barn Door, Wilderness, Peeled Paint (DI), Wow Emb.
Paper: Mixed Media (Strathmore 400 series), Neenah
Other: Gold EP, Delicate Designs EF (ret. SU)
Absolutely stunning! Looks amazing:)
ReplyDeleteYour coloring on that graceful poinsettia looks good to me. I like the 2 horizontal embossing strips that set it off and the gold sentiment and flower center for a touch of bling. A beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteI'd say you aced this class Bonnie as this card is just STUNNING!! It's frame worth my friend, and absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! Love, LOVE it!! :0)
ReplyDeleteYou did a fantastic job with this, Bonnie. The colors look wonderful and I love how you did the leaves. I'm thinking I need to check out this class.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning Bonnie....leave well alone.... it is amazing. Fabulous no line colouring and the most unique and amazing card x.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really pretty poinsettia stamp Bonnie, and your no line watercolouring looks fabulous and love the colours too. The gold embossing really shines out for the centres and sentiment and some wonderful dry embossed borders too. x
ReplyDeleteWow, stunning colouring Bonnie. I love the mix of colours especially your red green leaves.
ReplyDeleteWOW WOW WOW absolutely stunning, I love your card.
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Anke
Outstanding job, Bonnie. I struggle with no-line coloring but it looks like you've mastered it.
ReplyDeleteBonnie, I think you know how much I love that particular Poinsettia - but I don't know that I've ever seen it painted so perfectly!
ReplyDeleteIncredibly beautiful - don't mess with perfection, my friend!
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You definitely should stand up and be proud! Bonnie this is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBefore I even read you post, the minute I saw your card I though WOW! I am excited for you. I watched the first two lessons several times to get it stuck in my brain. Hopefully will get to the no line tulips today - depends. Again pat yourself on the back - I love watching Heather paint. I am sure you know that periodically she will post a lesson on line.
Sandy xx
Bonnie, you've achieved a beautiful image with your coloring! Beautifully done! I love it.
ReplyDeleteYou did a SUPER job on this! Wow, love the shading! I was on the fence about that class but after seeing this I think I may take it. I just hope this time I finish it. Outstanding work, Bonnie!
ReplyDeleteI love it, Bonnie, especially the transition leaves but the whole card is gorgeous. Thank you for linking to the class.
ReplyDeleteAMAZING!! This is gorgeous Bonnie. It definitely looks hand-painted. Great work! I really need to sign up for Heather's class. I need to find some time first. :) You have mastered the no-line watercolouring, my friend! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! So pretty, and I think you've gotten the technique -- now would you teach me, lol
ReplyDeleteI agree with TK above. Could you teach us how to do the no-line watercolor technique? I probably should learn the basic watercolor technique first. You did a beautiful job!p
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done, Bonnie! I was wondering about doing the Heather Telford course - I think I just might after seeing your results. Love the dry embossing at the top and bottom - perfect for the slimline design.
ReplyDeleteWell done Bonnie! Your colouring is stunning!! :)
ReplyDeleteI HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU TAKE HEATHER'S CLASS AND FOLLOW HER BLOG. SHE CAN TEACH YOU MUCH BETTER THAN I CAN.
ReplyDeleteIM very impressed!! Your card looks so amazing. Your watercolor is perfect. You did a really difficult and time-consuming procedure but it was really worth it. I love this card, it's beautiful !!
ReplyDeletehugs, BożenA
This is simply stunning, Bonnie. Not just the Poinsettia, but the whole card design, which sets it off so beautifully. I love the changing colours, which you've illustrated so beautifully, making it look so natural. Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteCath x
Gorgeous card and your coloring is wonderful. Great job. TFS
ReplyDeleteWow, gorgeous poinsettia card, Bonnie! I know you're so good at watercoloring, but this no-line watercoloring is excellent! Wonderful shades and transition of the colors! Shiny gold and textured background complete the card perfectly.
ReplyDeleteHideko xx
You should be really proud of this one, it has turned out beautifully xx
ReplyDeleteOMG..Gorgeous no-line stamped and watercolored poinsettia, Bonnie. TFS the link to Heather's class. I have learned so much from her 1st 2 classes. I think this class would be a must too:-) BTW, your poinsettia looks free hand painted..very beautiful and impressive. TFS my friend. Love and Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely incredible! It is so realistic and you ought to be very proud of yourself.
ReplyDeleteWow! Another gorgeous card. So beautifully watercolored... you’ve aced the course!
ReplyDeleteThere is no struggle apparent here, Bon! I think I need to take that course. This is spectacular from the embossed top and bottom right to the golden core of that exquisitely painted poinsettia! Thank you for sharing with everyone at NBUS! Hugs, Dolly
ReplyDeleteWow, it's gorgeous! Your no-line watercolor turned out fantastic. Love the embossed borders. I can't say enough. I'd be excited, too. You should be very pleased!
ReplyDeleteI am pea green with envy Bonnie -- I tried the first method of the no line water coloring using distress ink pads and what a God awful mess I made - will not give up - I was too hard handed I think plus the fact the stamp was not stamping well and I stamped several times. Now I have juiced up my little inking pads and will see if it stamps better. You have to really be pleased with what you did - really fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteSandy xx
Fabulous watercolouring Bonnie..great lessons for this technique.. this is a gorgeous card, hugs Robyn
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